A5057676540- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- COVID-19 Digital Contact Tracing
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Global Health and Epidemiology
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- COVID-19 diagnosis using AI
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Menstrual Health and Disorders
- Immune responses and vaccinations
- Healthcare Systems and Public Health
- Leprosy Research and Treatment
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar
2018-2025
World Health Organization - India
2025
Vaidyaratnam P.S. Varier Ayurveda College
2023
Creative Commons
2023
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
2022
National Institute of Immunohaematology
2009
The study aimed to assess the adverse events following COVID-19 vaccine (Covaxin) immunization at a tertiary care institution and also predictors of (AEFI). prospective observational was conducted in institute among Covaxin beneficiaries between June 28 September 6, 2021. A total 1826 participants were assessed for any local or systemic after seven days vaccination. telephonic interview conducted, according event grading. AEFI, 544 (29.8%) reported least one AEFI. No severe reported, about...
India approved COVID-19 vaccine called Covaxin, developed by the Indian Council of Medical Research and Bharat Biotech Ltd. The primary objective study was to estimate effectiveness Covaxin in preventing breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infection healthcare workers (HCWs). A test-negative matched case-control conducted among HCWs tertiary care hospital Eastern India. Any HCW who tested positive for using RT-PCR during April May 2021 taken as case. negative were considered controls after matching with...
Abstract Background: The global burden of cancer is increasing rapidly. In India, particularly, there a low level health awareness and significant information asymmetry. Improving among the general population will bring about better health-seeking behavior acceptance screening methods. study aims to assess different aspects its determinants rural population. Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted between August 2017 2018. Data collected from 1116 participants using semistructured...
Abstract Introduction: Village Health and Nutrition Day (VHND) services is an initiative taken by the Government of India for improvement maternal child health care in rural areas. This study aimed to assess gap also current implementation status VHND services. Methodolgy: A mixed-method (cross-sectional qualitative study) was conducted a block Odisha. total 46 sessions were assessed during period. The service gaps. Manpower, beneficiaries, basic amenities, equipment, medicines, assessed....
Abstract Background: The mankind has been fighting the pandemic of COVID-19 for last few years and vaccines came in as a real game changer by end 2020. World’s biggest vaccination drive was started India on January 16, 2021. A year later, were introduced adolescent population. concern over Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) surfaced dampened vaccine uptake with increasing fear misinformation toward vaccination. AEFI is any untoward medical occurrence that follows immunization, not...
Abstract Background Various studies revealed that adolescent girls have limited knowledge pertaining to sexual and reproductive health (SRH). The current study assessed the effectiveness of SRH education among in urban areas Odisha, India. Methods design was a cluster randomized trial, where clusters composed eight Odia (regional language) medium government girls’ high schools Bhubaneswar, capital city state India . For selection participants, who were studying ninth tenth standards...
In this ongoing SARS-CoV2 Corona virus pandemic, we are witnessing an uninhibited spread of mis-information on various social media platforms. This or “mis-infodemic” is playing a negative role in our fight against the with far reaching consequences. International organizations like WHO and other governmental have geared up to occasion limit these bring clarity context. time crisis, risk communication vital between organizations/government people. But apart from organizations, onus people...
Care of persons with haemophilia (PWH) in western countries is the responsibility government those or without funding from health insurers. Haemophilia societies work as pressure groups to ensure better care, and they disseminate information on disease some even support medical research for care. In India, Federation India (HFI) was established 1982 few families sympathizers their cause; subsequently more than 65 chapters involving 12 500 PWH came up under HFI. HFI its constituent are unique...
Depression among elderly is an emerging public health concern. Along with other comorbidities, depression affects the quality of life and functional ability geriatric population. This study aimed to assess compare these parameters inhabitants old age home in community.A cross-sectional was conducted community old-age homes urban areas Raipur, Chhattisgarh between March July 2016. Hundred (50 each group) participated study. Geriatric Scale 15 (GDS-15) Older People Quality Life (OPQoL)-35...
Background Rabies is a public health problem in developing countries like India accounting for the second-highest number of rabies-related deaths worldwide. Anti-rabies vaccine (ARV) only proven and effective way preventing death this 100% fatal disease. However, compliance real concern. This study aims to assess ARV rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) among ARV-clinic beneficiaries also knowledge workers regarding animal bite management. Methods A cross-sectional was conducted an clinic community...
To assess and analyze the rate of knowledge, attitude, practice patterns about eye donation among medical healthcare professionals in a tertiary care hospital eastern India.This was cross-sectional, descriptive study conducted on students, resident doctors, nursing paramedical staff at institute year 2020. A pretested, structured questionnaire consisting 28 questions three subsections based knowledge awareness, attitudes beliefs, mainly willingness to donate eyes by pledging, noted. All...
Background: India has adopted MDA strategy for elimination of lymphatic filariasis since 2004. It requires constant efforts on a nationwide scale particularly in the endemic areas interruption transmission this neglected tropical disease. Aims & Objectives: This study aims to assess coverage and compliance along with factors affecting regarding implementation Nayagarh district Odisha. Material Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive was conducted November 2016 evaluation activities...
Introduction Diarrhoea is one of the major preventable causes childhood death in tribal areas India. Most acute diarrhoea can be managed with oral rehydration salt (ORS) and zinc. This study aimed to assess adherence doctors standard diarrheal management guidelines while treating under-five diarrhoeal episodes. Methods The cross-sectional was conducted 10 blocks Kandhamal district southern Odisha, prescriptions from July August 2018 were audited during September 2018. One health facility...
Breast and cervical cancers are the two leading causes of cancer-specific mortality morbidity amongst Indian women. Screening methods cost-effective. However, uptake screening in India is very low. Knowledge attitude healthcare professionals (HCPs) play an important role reducing related to cancer.This study aimed assess knowledge utilisation for breast cancer elaborate barriers non-utilisation female HCPs, both doctors nurses. A cross-sectional was carried out from April July 2017 a...
Introduction The rapidly mutating Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant has replaced the previous dominant variants like alpha, and delta resulting in amplification of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases. present study was conducted to compare clinical profile vaccination status patients infected with non-Omicron variants. Methods All who tested positive for during period (January 2022 February 2022) were further detection by using Omisure kit (TATA MD CHECK RT-PCR, TATA MEDICAL AND DIAGNOSTICS...
Abstract Introduction COVID-19 patients with cancer had poorer outcomes due to immunosuppression during care, poor general condition, and other comorbidities. The study was conducted present the real-world analysis of effect treatment interruptions on treated radiation therapy first wave pandemic in a tertiary care institute India. Materials methods is retrospective observational cohort undergoing from March 2020 January 2021. study’s primary outcome analyze pandemic. Results Between 2021,...
An occupational hazard is a growing concern for developing countries. The study aims to assess the pattern and factors associated with morbidity of steel plant workers usage social security schemes among them.The cross-sectional was conducted in two plants Angul district central Odisha from May August 2019. were assessed using structured questionnaire physical examination conducted. Chi-square test binary logistic regression used find out association.Dust most common exposure followed by...
India is going through a significant epidemiological transition with the rising of chronic diseases such as cancer. An accompanying aspect social stigma and negative perceptions regarding This not only affects cancer care treatment but also puts strain on prevention efforts. It particularly worrisome in low- middle-income country like low levels health literacy lack access to care. There have been attempts by government positive changes toward mitigating stigma, lot needs be done address...
Introduction The role of serum C3 and C4 levels as a marker disease activity in cutaneous small-vessel vasculitis (CSVV) has been sparsely studied, especially India. primary objective was to determine the correlation between clinico-histopathological severity CSVV. secondary association direct immunofluorescence (DIF) findings findings. Method This prospective cross-sectional study included all clinically diagnosed cases CSVV that satisfied pathological criteria for A clinical grade...
The contact tracing and subsequent quarantining of health care workers (HCWs) are essential to minimizing the further transmission SARS-CoV-2 infection mitigating shortage HCWs during COVID-19 pandemic situation.This study aimed assess yield for cases risk stratification who exposed these cases.This was an analysis routine data that were collected at All India Institute Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, in Odisha, India. Data from March 19 August 31, 2020, considered this study. admitted...
Entrustable Professional Activities (EPA) are discretely measurable specific professional tasks that integrate multiple competencies to define and provide varying levels of faculty support per trainee needs. Methods: We developed an EPA-based psychiatry curriculum for medical interns. Fifty-four interns completed the OSCE stations, Multiple Choice Questions, Attitude questionnaires assess EPAs, knowledge attitudes towards relevance utility clinical in general practice. Results: Two weeks...